Sanctuary, Center for Yoga & Healing

In November 2016, Jaishree and Kalanidhi Dow-Spielman, in collaboration with our beloved mentors and friends Shiva Rea and Demetri Velisarius, opened the doors to the Sanctuary, Center for Yoga and Healing at 7 Sylvan St in Peabody, MA.

As world renowned yoga pioneer and global activist, Shiva Rea is a shining gift to all of us western yogis. She is a Creative Catalyst and Life Artist, Fire Dancer & Wave Rider, and the creator of Prana Vinyasa Yoga.

Shiva’s life partner Demetri Velisarius was truly the spark behind Sanctuary as he sounded the call for a community haven of movement, music and healing arts on the Northshore. Demetri is 3rd generation Peabody native, a world traveling yoga teacher, movement and meditation specialist, and the co-creator of PranaDanda Yoga.

Sanctuary is a new collective format of yoga studio where guest facilitators of all healing modalities will enjoy the essence of freedom and creative dominion in leading their classes and workshops.
Our intention is to host incredible educators and students of all faiths and variety of movement, music, philosophy, and healing modalities. We are opening the door for new and established teachers to share their gifts and lineages.

Sanctuary is now homestead for local and global Soul Culture Yoga, PranaDanda Yoga, and Prana Vinyasa Yoga systems and Tribes to come together in one beautiful central location.

The Sanctuary is conveniently located at 7 Sylvan St in the heart of Peabody, MA and thus centrally connected from anywhere on the North Shore. We have tons of overflow parking use next door, so there will never be a lack. Our practice room holds 50 mats, with a comfortable lounge, waiting area, one bathroom, two changing stations, and private healing session room.